Two Week Bali Route North and East

A two week Bali route north and east lets you see the highlands, the north coast and the quiet eastern shore without rushing. This guide gives you a day-by-day order, realistic driving times and the practical details that make the trip smoother.

Why this loop works

The north and east of Bali are where the island slows down. Roads climb through rice terraces to crater lakes, then drop to black-sand beaches and dive villages. Most visitors only do the south, so a loop through Ubud, the highlands, the north coast and back along the east coast is a genuinely different trip.

Plan roughly two weeks: about 12 nights, with most stops lasting two or three nights. Driving distances are short on paper but slow in practice, so do not try to cover more than about 80 km in a day.

Suggested order

1. Days 1-3, Ubud. Settle in, visit the rice terraces around Tegallalang and Jatiluwih, and take a cooking class if it appeals.
2. Days 4-5, Kintamani and Batur. Go early for the volcano view, which often clears before mid-morning.
3. Days 6-8, Munduk. A cool, forested base with waterfalls such as Munduk and Banyumala.
4. Days 9-11, Lovina. The north coast, dolphin-watching boats at dawn and slower beach days.
5. Days 12-13, Amed. Snorkelling and diving along the Jemeluk and Lipah coves, plus the old salt fields.
6. Day 14, Candidasa or Padangbai. A relaxed final stop before flying out from Ngurah Rai Airport.

Getting around: scooter or car

A scooter gives you the most freedom on the mountain roads and in the small villages, where parking is easy. A car is more comfortable if you carry luggage, travel with children or prefer air conditioning on the long climbs to Kintamani and Munduk.

• Scooter: from Rp70.000 per day at SiapPergi, with 2 helmets included. Weekly rates start at Rp395.000 and monthly rates at Rp910.000. Minimum rental is 2 days.
• Car: self-drive cars from Rp310.000 per day, such as the Honda Brio or Toyota Calya.

Check your licence before you go. Scooter rental needs a motorcycle licence; foreign visitors need their home licence plus an International Driving Permit with the motorcycle category. Requirements are set by Indonesian authorities and can change, so confirm them on the official government source before travelling.

Practical checklist for the north and east

• Fill up before the highlands; petrol stations are fewer on the climb.
• Pack a light rain layer. Mountain weather changes quickly, and raincoats can be added from Rp15.000.
• Start the volcano and waterfall days early.
• Keep cash in Rupiah for small villages and parking.
• Allow more time than the map suggests: winding roads and village traffic slow everything down.

How SiapPergi helps

SiapPergi delivers scooters and cars to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport anywhere in mainland Bali, at the same catalogue price everywhere and with no delivery fee. There is no deposit, your passport is not held, and you pay in Indonesian Rupiah when the vehicle arrives. You can book on WhatsApp at 0818-0800-1102 between 07.00 and 23.00 WITA, in English or Indonesian.

If you want a scooter for the whole loop, you can also see the full scooter range or compare car options. For the first and last legs of the trip, scooter delivery at the airport and car delivery at the airport are available, and you can read how booking works before you message.

Final tips

Keep the loop unhurried, leave one flexible day for weather, and do not take a scooter to Nusa Penida, the Gili Islands or Lombok, as fast boats do not carry them. Rent again at your destination instead.